M&A Watch
Student-led insights into history’s most impactful deals
Overview
M&A Watch is a student-founded and student-led organisation dedicated to bridging the gap between academic study and real-world dealmaking. Our mission is to provide university students with hands-on exposure to high finance and operate law by producing high-quality, research-driven reports on some of the most significant events across markets.
We analyse deals through a multidisciplinary lens, combining corporate strategy, financial markets, and legal frameworks, to better understand the drivers behind successful and unsuccessful transactions. Over time, we aim to build a comprehensive and accessible database financial and law activity, offering valuable insights into valuation, deal structuring, regulatory considerations, and post-merger outcomes.
Our Mission
Uphold integrity by delivering exceptional quality in all our work
Produce novel, evidence-based insights into M&A deals
Equip students with the skills, knowledge and exposure to excel in M&A
Build a world-class alumni network across Investment Banking, Private Equity, Law and corporate sectors
What we do
Financial Reports
Global Markets Newsletter and Reports
We analyse today’s most significant transactions through the lens of strategy, valuation and risk. Our finance strategic deal reports cover live deals as they unfold, assessing the strategic intent, financial rationale and market implications that define the modern M&A landscape. Analysts gain the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and perform valuations on complex, real-world transactions, building experience that mirrors professional deal teams.
We analyse today’s most significant transactions through the lens of strategy, valuation and risk. Our finance strategic deal reports cover live deals as they unfold, assessing the strategic intent, financial rationale and market implications that define the modern M&A landscape. Analysts gain the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and perform valuations on complex, real-world transactions, building experience that mirrors professional deal teams.
Legal Reports
Law is constantly evolving. In our Legal Reports on landmark M&A deals, we explore cases that led to new legislation, examine how these laws have evolved and assess if changes are needed.
Training & Mentoring
All members receive access to an exclusive five-week course covering accounting, valuation and deal strategy. This training is reinforced by ongoing mentorship from students and alumni who have secured positions at CVC, Evercore, Latham & Watkins and other leading firms, ensuring members develop both the technical and professional edge required for top-tier roles.
Our Corporate Partners
K2 FX & K2 Private Wealth Management
DWIXEL
FINEDA
Our Student Partners
Warwick Private Equity Society
Nottingham Trading & Investment Society
King’s College London Commercial Law Society
Cambridge Student Investment Fund
Commercial Law Society Edinburgh
Apply Now
We are currently looking for students to fill our 2025/26 cohort. If we are accepting applications at your university or you would like to set up a chapter at your university, please apply via the pages below. We look forward to meeting you all!